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Creator:

Frank, Nelson, 1906-1974

Source
- dnr:

Frank, Tillie

Title:

Nelson Frank Papers

Dates [inclusive]:

1888-1971

Abstract:

Nelson Frank (1906-1974) was a journalist, anti-communist, a special agent with U.S.
Naval Intelligence, an investigator for the Senate Internal Security Subcommittee,and
a bibliophile. He was a writer, labor editor and columnist for the New York World Telegram (1944-1955) where his article concerning the Duclos letter, which contributed to
the ouster of Earl Browder, Communist Party USA head, was nominated for a Pulitzer
Prize. Much of his work concerned espionage and Soviet spy activities. As an investigator
for the Senate International Security Subcommittee (1955-1957) Frank interviewed prospective
witnesses, including on such topics as Soviet espionage, communist infiltration of
the United Nations and labor unions, Soviet theft of U.S scientific secrets, and
in reports advised the subcommittee on their value. The papers include correspondence,
scrapbooks, clippings, manuscripts, biographical materials, printed materials, photographs
research notes and subject files. There are materials on the Rosenberg trial and the
grand jury indictment against Jack and Myra Sobel. Writings include an unpublished
article, "The Red Spy Network in America," and articles for the New York World-Telegram, Life and Fortune. Correspondents include Solon De Leon, Granville Hicks, and Frederick Woltmann. Research
files deal with labor unions, especially communist influence therein, communism, "communist
front" organizations, communist espionage activities and the development of U.S. leftist
parties. See the container list for box level descriptions.

Quantity:

26 Linear Feet in 24 record cartons, one manuscript box, and one oversize flat box.

Location:

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